Tucked Away

I am thankful for every day I am allowed to have on Pine Log.Some are better than others,some are harder than others,some are darker than others.Some you want to forget,some you go back and analyze to see what you might have done different;so,that at least,a lesson might be salvaged.Some you are willing to forget,others you pray that you'll be able to remember.Then there are certain ones that you "tuck" away,at the ready,retrievable at any time,at the right time,at the ready,when you need it most.I reach and get just such a one often times in days such as we have had these past few days.These trying days,these faith challenging days.These days when the sprint has turned into a trudge.These days when wistfulness is the permeating influence,and comfort is hard to find.On such a day,I reach,I reach into that secret place and gratefully retrieve another kind of day on beloved Pine Log.On this day my feet feel stronger as I arise and place them on the floor.The fire is built quickly and easily for those who will be seeking its comfort through the day.My legs and spirit still feel strong as I set my attention to horseshoe ridge and beyond.My spirit is lifted as I walk in the cool,but pleasant,morning air,filled with the winter song of faith filled feathered marvels.I am prompted to speak to them and all I know to say is"keep on singing my friends,keep on singing." I am not surprised when I hear something within me say, "what else can they do?" What else can they do but what they were created to do? Neither am I surprised,though greatly comforted when I am keenly aware that that is all I can do.I am on a journey that I cannot stop.I have know choice but to continue on this journey that I had no control over at the start,and I will have little control over as it begins to wind down.So I will do as I have been instructed to do on this good day on Pine Log.When I felt strong on Pine Log because of the presence of the one I see reflected in and through a place I have been privileged to visit and rejoice in "the flame." Hoping you keep some tucked away for when you need them most fro Pine Log.............................